starkly
English
adv
Definitions
- In a stark manner; with great contrast.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English starkli inherited from Old English stearclīċe (fiercely, vehemently, strongly, vigorously, stoutly, strictly) inherited from Proto-Germanic *starkulīka (stiffly, strongly) suffix from English stark (shortening of stark raving mad).
Origin
English
stark
Gloss
shortening of stark raving mad